Undergraduate study
History 2020/21
Let’s start with ‘Why History at Huddersfield?’
Check this out! Student Satisfaction History has a 94% student satisfaction rating. (National Student Survey 2018)
You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities?
Placements
There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why study History at Huddersfield?’
All our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
From work placements to student satisfaction, teaching excellence to employment. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.
Real World Opportunities to explore our innovative award-winning archive at Heritage Quay and the Holocaust Learning and Exhibition Centre.
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100% We’re the first and only UK university where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.* So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
Book now at hud.ac.uk/open-days
Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching. *
What’s inside Our courses 04 History BA(Hons) 05 History and English Language BA(Hons) 06 English Literature and History BA(Hons) 07 History and Politics BA(Hons) 08 Economics and History BA(Hons) 09 Film Studies and History BA(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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History BA(Hons)
History
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
BA(Hons)
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History/ DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History
Your course From the Crusades to the First World War, and from regicide to revolution, our courses give you the chance to choose your pathway according to your interests. Perhaps you want to study the history of a particular country, or take an international view to see patterns and connections between national stories. We have a friendly, hands-on approach to delivering our courses. All of our modules aim to equip you with good communication, analytical, team working and problem solving skills. The five-week work-related project in Year 2 and the year-long optional placement provide the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience. Our History course is really creative too. You could have the chance to design a marketing pitch for a historical film, or an interactive soundwalk. You will also have opportunities to explore our award-winning archive at Heritage Quay, join the Student History Society, and take part in trips, debates and social events.
Example modules • Early Medieval Europe: c500-1215 • Hitler’s Germany: Life and Death in the Third Reich • The Elizabethan Age • Britain on the Breadline
Your future A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BT, the Civil Service, The Royal Armouries Museum, House of Commons, British Red Cross, the British Library, West Yorkshire Police, The Department for Education and Emerald Group Publishing. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at Master’s level.* *
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For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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History and English Language BA(Hons) Your course
History and English Language BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or English Language/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or English Language
For the History side of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies to your interests. Our modules are historically and geographically diverse, so you can pick the periods and places that fascinate you the most. You’ll be able to engage with a range of approaches to history, and work with primary source materials too. In your English Language studies, you’ll be introduced to the basic concepts and theory of different branches of linguistics, like phonetics and morphology. We’ll also encourage you to study the role of language in society and how it helps humans understand things: how we acquire it, the way it changes, and the way it forms an array of ways to communicate. We also offer innovative assessments for both subjects in your course, so you could find yourself analysing children’s speech development, pitching an idea for a historical video game or creating a visitor trail for a national museum.
Example modules • History of English • Hands on History: Voice Film and Material Culture • Language and Power • Henry’s Empire
Your future As an History and English Language graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in analysis and communication, self-motivation, teamwork, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within teaching, writing, local government, archives, the media, PR, law, politics and accountancy.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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English Literature and History BA(Hons)
English Literature and History
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
BA(Hons)
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in English or History/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in English or History
Your course Our English Literature course spans hundreds of years of inspiration, from the English Renaissance of the 16th-century right up to the present day. So whether you love Jacobean drama or contemporary poetry, you’ll be able to indulge your tastes and hopefully gain some new ones too. Your choices on the History side of your degree are equally wide ranging. We’ll cover the cultural, societal, historical and political impact of events and eras that have had a huge impact on today’s civilisation. Along the way you’ll be able to study conflicts, empires, disasters and more, from the medieval period right through to contemporary society. The course is an equal mixture of both subjects. In your first year in History you’ll have the chance to learn more about early medieval Europe and 20th century Britain. And in your English modules you’ll start looking at a wide range of literature, as well as literary criticism and theory.
Example modules • Twentieth Century Britain • Literary Histories • Mindsets, Institutions and Madness • The Great War: Culture and Society
Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within teaching, writing, local government, archives, the media, law and politics. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include Roma Publication, House of Commons, the Civil Service, Royal Armouries Museum and British Red Cross.* *
Source: LinkedIn
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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History and Politics
History and Politics BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or Politics/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or Politics
BA(Hons) Your course For the History side of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies to your interests. Our modules are historically and geographically diverse, so you can pick the periods and places that fascinate you the most. You’ll be able to engage with a range of approaches to history, and work with primary source materials too. On the Politics side of the course, we’ll look at the theory behind the politics, but then we’ll give you the chance to apply it in the working environment, with an invaluable work placement in your chosen field. You’ll also gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, focusing specifically on British politics. You could look at political parties, leadership, policy-making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues. You could also join the Student Politics Society to get really immersed in your subject and gain practical experience.
Example modules • The Modern World • US Politics and Society • Holy Wars: the age of Crusades • Ethnicity and Nationalism
Your future As a History and Politics graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include The Royal Armouries, the Department for Work and Pensions, House of Commons, Microsoft, HSBC and Ministry of Justice UK.* *
Source: LinkedIn
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Economics and History BA(Hons)
Economics and History
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
BA(Hons)
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or Economics/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or Economics
Your course On this course you’ll learn how to combine historical context with current awareness of major global trends and challenges, and evaluate evidence of various kinds. Your choices on the History side are historically and geographically diverse. You’ll be able to explore the cultural, social and political impact of events and eras, in Britain, Europe and across the world, from medieval to modern times. In your Economics studies, we’ll introduce you to the basics of economics, at both macro and micro levels. You’ll then apply the concepts you have learned to contemporary social, economic and historical problems, such as poverty reduction and inequality measurement, high unemployment and rising pollution. Hopefully you’ll figure out some of the solutions too. Our creative teaching and learning will help improve your communication and analysis skills. We have a friendly, hands-on approach to delivering our courses, involving you in independent and team work, problem solving and digital literacy.
Example modules • Twentieth Century Britain • Intermediate Microeconomics • Economic Theory and Applications • The Great War: Culture and Society
Your future A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include The Royal Armouries Museum, House of Commons, British Red Cross, Kirklees Museum and Galleries, York Army Museum, leading FTSE-100 companies, Government, the media, industry and manufacturing.* *
Source: LinkedIn
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Film Studies and History
Film Studies and History BA(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBC inc. B in History/ DMM/112 inc. B at A Level in History
BA(Hons) Your course Whether the emphasis is on silent, classical or more contemporary cinema, studying film always involves trying to make sense of continuity and change – complex processes that take place at the level of society, art, culture, technology and economics. The same is true of history, which teaches us about the connections, people, institutions and events that led to the society we now live in. Our combined Film Studies and History degree gives you the opportunity to study two different but highly complementary subjects. We will encourage you to think critically about the ways in which our past and present have been narrated, represented and (re) constructed over the centuries. On our course you will also try your hand at researching and producing these stories yourself. You will apply your understanding of how our past shapes the present, of the role of film in creating the past, and the way our past shapes film today.
Example modules • Video and Audio Production • Twentieth Century Britain • Methods in Media, Communication and Journalism Research • History and Myth: Writing and Re-Writing the Middle Ages
Your future Not only do you get to study two subjects you love instead of one, but you will receive a thorough grounding in research methods, and digital research methods in particular. We also emphasise the importance of transferable skills, such as communication, analysis, argumentation, and problem solving – all vital skills that employers in a wide range of industries are looking for. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include the Civil Service, The Royal Armouries Museum, House of Commons, British Red Cross and the British Library.* *
Source: LinkedIn
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
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Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 472606 Email. history@hud.ac.uk @mhmhudds @mhmhudds mhmhuddersfield
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